How to Rebuild Your Life After the Fire

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

Has your Dallas home been damaged by fire? If so, contact SERVPRO of Dallas Love today.

Housefires can be horrible nightmares with devastating effects most homeowners never want to experience. A house fire not only destroys the property but also results in losing precious sentimental personal items and valuable possessions. And unfortunately, fires also leave lasting emotional, mental, and physical scars that can severely impact the lives of anyone caught up in it. 

After a devastating fire, rebuilding your life will take more than just nails and wood or bricks and mortar. You have to recover emotionally and psychologically through:

• Allowing yourself to experience both negative and positive emotions.
• Maintaining physical health through exercise and nutrition.  
• Encouraging your children to talk about their emotions. 
• Getting back to a regular routine.
• Look for a support group or counselor.

Steps to Rebuilding Your Life

After a house fire, you might be wondering where to start. But before you can start picking up the pieces, there are a few vital things to do. In many cases, the first step will be finding a safe place to stay for a few nights. Then starts the arduous process of rebuilding your life after a house fire. 

Here are some steps you should take after a fire in your home. 

Contact Your Insurance Agent

The first step in rebuilding your life after a fire is to contact your insurance company. Your insurance company has contacts for local companies that specialize in fire damage restoration. For example, Dallas fire damage restoration companies have expertise in cleaning and restoring personal items. 

However, suppose you don’t have insurance. In that case, you can reach out to local organizations like the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or other charitable groups willing to assist. 

Steps to Assess Fire Damage

After getting emergency accommodation for the initial period after the fire, the next step is to assess damage to your home. For this, you will need to call professionals who have experience in fire damage restoration. So what does it take to restore a house after a fire has ravaged it? 

1. Structural Damage Assessment

Dallas Restoration technicians will assess the extent of structural damage due to fire. Usually, it’s crucial to seal the property to prevent additional damage from rain or the wind. Also, the building is secured by boarding up broken windows, missing doors, and holes in ceilings.

2. Structural Drying

The next step is to dry the building. Technicians use specialized equipment to remove excess moisture from porous surfaces using heaters and dehumidifiers. This is an essential step that prevents further water damage and mold growth. 

3. Demolition and Debris Removal

Unfortunately, it’s not possible after many fires to salvage everything. Therefore, it may be necessary to remove soot and smoke-damaged items and sometimes destroy them. In larger fires, all personal belongings are packed and removed to mitigate further damage and recontamination. 

4. Smoke Damage and Soot Removal

The elimination of smoke and soot damage is next on the list. Professional fire damage restorers will thoroughly clean and scrub surfaces to remove the effects of fire damage. 

5. Repairs and Restoration

After the extensive cleanup, it’s necessary to repair and restore your home to its former glory. This may take a few weeks or many months, depending on the damage. However, you can be sure that every effort is made to restore your home. 

Conclusion

Has your Dallas home been damaged by fire? If so, contact SERVPRO of Dallas Love to find out about fire damage restoration. We are the region’s fire restoration experts with years of experience in fire restoration and damage repair. 

Call us at (214) 272-7600 for 24-hour assistance.